Employees have had their jobs protected under FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) rules for more than 30 years, but not everyone qualifies.

Such is the case with some Shawano County employees, and the county’s human resources director wants to change that.

The Women’s Fund of Greater Green Bay recently announced the grant recipients from the fund’s summer grant cycle.

Among the summer 2025 grant recipients are:

Efforts to get downtown building owners and businesses to collaborate on what the future of Bonduel’s business sector will be were met with mixed reactions.

Local eatery Rachel’s Roadside Bar and Grill will be hosting a visit from America’s Best Restaurants (ABR) in late September.

Nature lovers, volunteers and area residents will celebrate Sept. 13 with the grand reopening of Gibson Island at the Cloverleaf Lakes, marking the dedication of a new Americans with Disabilities Act-approved trail exploring the island’s scenic shoreline, wetlands and wooded upland.

Annelies Hartwig resigned from the Shawano County Board after purchasing a home outside of the district.

County Board Chairman Tom Kautza made the announcement Sept. 3 at the county’s executive committee meeting.

Hartwig submitted her resignation Aug. 29. It was effective immediately.